US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the US Iran ceasefire remained in place despite intermittent clashes, as Washington continued negotiations with Tehran.
“Of course it’s a ceasefire,” Hegseth told reporters before leaving France, where he attended a World War II memorial ceremony.
Hegseth said President Donald Trump had made clear that incidents could still happen during a ceasefire.
“We’re negotiating actively,” Hegseth said. “Things are happening, shipping is moving through.” He said Iran should not target shipping and that US forces would respond when needed.
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Hegseth said Washington still expected a deal. “Ultimately, we think a deal, a great deal, is likely coming soon,” he added.
The comments followed a recent rise in tensions. US Central Command reported Iranian missile launches toward Kuwait and Bahrain early Saturday, with most intercepted.
